Julie Wolfson

Nestled between Turntable Lab and some kosher groceries stores on Fairfax, The Golden State serves delicious burgers, Let's Be Frank hot dogs, and Scoops Ice Cream all under one roof. The beer list features a small but mighty selection of local brews and a few from around the world. During... continue reading on LAist

Some ideas are so simple they are brilliant. People love to give a shout out to their hometown. People love cool t-shirts. MikeJames Clothing offers the chance to bring it all together with their Area Code t-shirts. Each shirt features an area code and a graphic outline of that state.... continue reading on LAist

As the June gloom burns off, we have finally been enjoying some gloriously sunny days. We heard Milk was serving shaved ice and headed over yesterday to check it out. We arrived to find the shaved ice stand set up outside on the sidewalk in front of Milk. On the... continue reading on LAist

Just south of Melrose, and around the corner from Munky King, is Japan LA, a store filled with a tribute to all things cute. Every year owner Jamie Rivadeneira, who frequently updates the store's blog with images of new retail items, plans a touring and shopping trip to Tokyo. The... continue reading on LAist

Last night Cirque Berzerk opened their big top flaps to an enthusiastic crowd. Lucky for us, they invited LAist to check out what is happening behind the scenes when they are getting ready to perform in their huge new tent. Cirque Berzerk is running through July 5th downtown at Los... continue reading on LAist

So it's time to pick a present for dad. If joke banks that fart when you deposit a coin aren't dad's thing, a classy present like some special single malt scotch might just do the trick. Dad will enjoy your present for months or at least weeks. You can... continue reading on LAist

Now that E3 is over we have had a moment to catch our breath and look back on the week. The most talked about announcement was Project Natal. LAist contributor Ali Miller to describes her impression of the Natal unveiling: All eyes were on Microsoft at this year's E3... continue reading on LAist

Last weekend Bettie Page: Heaven Bound curated by Lenora Claire ended its run at the World of Wonder Storefront Gallery. The amazing Olivia was on hand to sign books. Joe Dallesandro was there to check out the best Bettie Page inspired outfits. It was a bittersweet night at World of... continue reading on LAist

Here's a little of what we saw this afternoon at E3, otherwise known as the Electronic Entertainment Expo, where new video games and technologies are being shown off. Yesterday, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr helped introduce 45 Beatles songs to Rock Band.... continue reading on LAist

So far E3, which is happening this week in town, has been filled with celebrities who love video games. At the EA press conference Pete Sampras played Grand Slam Tennis. At Ubisoft James Cameron described Avatar in detail and Pele shared his love for football and Academy of Champions.... continue reading on LAist

Last month at Unique LA hi Tree stood out in a forest of eye catching booths. Designer Tina Rodas creates whimsical leaf jewelry, owl totes, and plush tree shaped pillows. Her felt trees are adorned with happy hearts. With apples on tote bags, mushrooms on coin purses, and woodland creature... continue reading on LAist

Last month at Unique LA, we met David Trotter from Kauzbots. These fabric robots are 18 inches tall, super cute, and raise money for organizations around the world. We took home Kalvin the leader of the "Kauzbot Krew". Buying Kalvin meant that 10% of the purchase price went to... continue reading on LAist

On Saturday night, Lenora Claire invites everyone to the World of Wonder Storefront Gallery closing night party for her show Bettie Page: Heaven Bound. The night will feature signings by the artist Olivia and a Bettie Page look-a-like contest. Lenora says, "Olivia will be signing books and calendars and there... continue reading on LAist

The California Coast is arguable one of the most beautiful places in the world. Sitting on a cliff overlooking a gorgeous sandy beach with tide pools and surfing spots is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, who this summer season is slicing a few hundred dollars off weekday room rates for a... continue reading on LAist

Anna Vocino and Lance Krall on the set of Free Radio. Improvised comedy on TV takes some intense comic chops to make a scene really soar. Lance Krall and Anna Vocino take it to a whole new level on VH1's Free Radio. In the fictional world of radio station... continue reading on LAist

Jill Sobule Seeing Jill Sobule live, you immediately know you are in the presense of an intelligent artist who has the ability to tell a story and the truth. Her songs evoke laughter and tears. Many know Jill from her hits songs "I Kissed a Girl" and "Supermodel". Now... continue reading on LAist

This BMW gets the boot. This person had enough money to buy or lease a BMW, but not enough to pay their parking tickets.... continue reading on LAist

Shoppers buying California style in the Omotesando shopping district. Santa Monica in Tokyo, Japan... continue reading on LAist

A bottle of Further Soap ready for action. LAist has eaten bacon pizza at Mozza, but we turn our attention to the soap in the bathroom. Customers can now wash their hands with soap made from the recycled cooking grease in the Mozza kitchens. Megan and Marshall Dostal of... continue reading on LAist

City views from Tokyo and downtown LA. A view of Tokyo from the 52nd floor of the Mori Building next to a view looking South from the 13th floor penthouse of the California Market Center in downtown LA.... continue reading on LAist